Discover how climate, diet, and clean water shape health—and what a mountain resort can teach medicine today.
This nonfiction collection introduces a monthly journal dedicated to the study of climate, mineral springs, diet, preventive medicine, and sanitary science. It explains how climate, soil, occupation, race, and other factors relate to disease and health, aiming to inform both doctors and the public about prevention and care.
The issue highlights a practical look at health resorts, with a case study of Bethlehem and Maplewood in the White Mountains. It discusses how water supply and drainage improvements reduced disease risk, and how climate and landscape influence well‑being. You’ll also see how meteorological observations and early public health thinking are used to describe safer, healthier places to live and visit."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive investigation into the climate of Southern California, with a focus on its therapeutic effects on respiratory and other ailments. The author's detailed observations and analysis of meteorological data, including temperature, humidity, and rainfall, provide a nuanced understanding of the region's unique climatic conditions. The book also explores the historical and literary context of Southern California's climate, examining its impact on the health-seeking population that has flocked to the region over the centuries. The author delves into the physiological effects of the climate, particularly its benefits for those with respiratory conditions, and discusses the broader implications of climate on human health and well-being. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243092222_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780243092222
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